Fall Protection

The MSA Latchways® PRD is a lightweight, unobtrusive personal rescue device that is an integrated full body harness system for self-rescue. In the event of a fall the device lowers the person gently to the ground in a controlled descent.

The V-TEC Mini retactable lanyard is the most compact & lightweight self-retracting lanyard ever developed using multiple spring radial energy-absorbing technology. This new design eliminates the need for an external energy-absorber outside of the housing making it the smallest retractable lanyard on the market.

The MSA new range of shock absorbing-lanyards including the versions with a leading edge approval! The energy absorber keeps fall arrest forces below 6 kN. The lanyards are available in web and kernmantel rope configurations with a variety of connectors.

MSA’s newly enhanced Gravity Temporary Horizontal Lifelines offer unique, exclusive bypass shuttles enabling two workers to share a line and pass each other while maintaining 100% tie-off. The Gravity Temporary Synthetic Horizontal Lifeline, designed for easy installation and removal, suits many applications. System mounts to any suitable 5,000-lb-rated anchorage point and uses many standard components. Integral line tensioner helps to ensure proper lifeline tensioning. 

MSA's range of Latchways® Engineered Vertical Lifeline Systems for ladders provide outstanding personal safety for individuals working on any type of fixed tower ladder, industrial ladder. Applications include cranes and silos. MSA's Latchways Engineered Vertical Lifeline Systems for towers, have the inherent flexibility to be configured for use on virtually any design of power transmission tower.

Engineered for use in overhead and foot-level tie off points, and where leading edge hazards are a concern. The device has been successfully tested for horizontal use over a steel edge without burrs using the methods in VG11 CNB/P/11.060 (edge type A - 0.5 mm). The V-EDGE Mini PFL is also specifically tested and suitable for use on Mobile Elevating Working platforms (DIN 19427:2017-04, a peak force at the anchor point below 3kN).

The new MSA Workman Winch is rugged, versatile and economical for lifting, lowering and positioning personnel and materials within confined space applications. Designed for maximum 400-lb (182 kg) workload for personnel and 620-lb (282 kg) for materials, the Workman Winch is built with tough thermoplastic housing to ensure high performance within the harshest environments. Winch offers integral, ergonomic carrying grip and unique, foldable handle for simple storage. Patent-pending bracket design allows for easy, rapid assembly. 

Simplify product selection with The V-EDGE Personal Fall Limiter.  The V-EDGE is engineered for use in overhead and foot-level tie off points, and where leading edge hazards are a concern.  With a stainless steel housing built to last in the toughest environments, this PFL can help save time and money on costly replacements.

Simplify product selection and reduce worker fatigue with this light weight personal fall limiter for leading edge. The V-EDGE Personal Fall Limiter is engineered for use in overhead and foot-level tie off points, and where leading edge hazards are a concern. The V-EDGE meets ANSI Z359.14-2014 and EN 360:2002, VG11 CNB/P/11.060 Leading Edge Requirements.

MSA’s V-EDGE SRL is designed to be used for horizontal, overhead, and leading edge applications, taking the guesswork out of equipment selection. Retraction-dampening feature controls rate of lifeline speed, preventing unwanted damage to the unit, and maximising product longevity.

Featuring a patent-pending RaceFLEX™ buckle, bulky chest straps are eliminated for a close and comfortable fit. The athletic cut of the V-FIT harness contours to the body, improving upper torso movement on the job, while soft shoulder padding helps to eliminate pressure points and chafing for all day comfort.

This racing style harness achieves exceptional comfort and fit for long days on the job so workers can focus on the task at hand. The patent-pending RaceFLEX™ connection reduces the feeling of restriction and need for harness adjustment for improved worker mobility. With additional features such as contoured, breathable shoulder padding and horizontal leg straps, this harness will keep you comfortable all day, every day.

Provides a close and comfortable fit thanks to the racing style bayonet buckle. The athletic cut contours to the body, improving upper torso movement on the job, while soft shoulder padding helps to eliminate pressure points for all day comfort.

Featuring a patent-pending RaceFORM™ buckle, bulky chest straps are eliminated for a close and comfortable fit. The athletic cut of the V-FORM harness contours to the body improving upper torso movement on the job, while its downward adjusting design allows you to quickly adjust your harness for a fit that lasts throughout the day.

Workman FP Stryder™ Beam Anchors quickly and easily attach to an I-beam flange without the need for any tools.

MSA’s Workman Rescuer provides fast, easy and intuitive fall protection with integral bi-directional retrieval capability. Not only does the Workman Rescuer arrest the fall, its retrieval capability allows the fallen worker to ascend or descend to a safe location. This durable, economical addition to the Workman Series of products offers fast installation and setup, ideal for applications where time and ease of use are a priority. The Workman Rescuer is also a stand-alone retractable device, as the carrying handle may be used as an anchorage attachment.

With premium  stainless steel components and innovative engineering, the V-TEC Self Retracting Lifeline incorporates a precision-made spring radial energy absorber that requires zero calibration or adjustment.  The retraction dampening feature controls cable retraction speeds preventing pre-mature and accidental load indicator deployment.

MSA offers several types of reliable restraint lanyards, which are primarily used for travel restriction and work positioning.